Project Procurement Specialist

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. As a Project Procurement Specialist, you will identify sourcing opportunities, validate bids, and manage procurement processes to ensure compliance and efficiency in supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential sourcing opportunities that would fit the use of the ALEX and Siemens Exchange Sourcing tools through day-to-day contact with sales, operations, and procurement personnel
• Recommend in collaboration with the Field Procurement Managers the type of event to be posted, including start/end date, bidding increments, reserve price, etc. where appropriate
• Validate that all federal, material, and non-electrical subcontract bids are run through the Siemens Exchange where appropriate
• Verify that the correct number of bidders were invited to participate in the event based on the subcontractor dollar thresholds
• For the Siemens Exchange: Identify bidders to be invited through recommendations from stakeholders, preferred supplier lists or Field Procurement Managers, and where necessary, set-up the supplier in the tool and train as appropriate
• For the ALEX tool: verify that account executives have correctly populated the required fields and confirm accuracy of information prior to live bid release
• Siemens Exchange: Upload documentation (agreements, specifications, drawings, etc.) into the tool for bidder review
• Monitor the event to confirm participation from bidders and to address any technical issues that arise (address with appropriate IT personnel)
• Liaise with appropriate branch personnel and Field Procurement Manager (FPM) to answer bidder questions
• Summarize closed event for branch personnel
• Continued promotion of the electronic bidding tools and process to meet Competitive Bid and Policy Compliance targets
• Other responsibilities assigned: including but not limited to master subcontract execution and renewals, supplier on-boarding support, etc
• Review vendor proposals and collaborate with FPM regarding questions, clarifications, and potential opportunities to re-bid or negotiate pricing
• Review and release all purchase orders with a value under $50K. Question all awards that are not in line with the competitive bid policy and request rebids when necessary. Capture and record savings are located on the sourcing approval form
• Provide FPM with monthly pre and post book savings reports for entry into the savings capture tool (SCT)

Skills

• High School Diploma or state-recognized GED
• Procurement certificates
• Communication skills
• Organizational & multitasking ability
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Vendors and Subcontractors followup & coordination
• Team collaboration across finance, operations, and project teams
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• 0–3+ years of experience in purchasing, Supply Chain Support, and Vendor Coordination
• Experience with PO processing
• Exposure to procurement workflows (RFQ/RFP)

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